Hewitson 2015 Baby Bush Mourvèdre

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Hewitson 2015 Baby Bush Mourvèdre ($29.99) with Chicken Basquaise & Rice Pilaf

Established in 1998, Hewitson is situated in the heart of the sunny Barossa Valley and boasts some of the oldest vines in the world. Among their acreage is the "Old Garden", a vineyard of Mourvèdre planted in 1853 by Friedrich Koch. It is the world's oldest-known surviving planting of this vine. Realising its potential and wanting to preserve the lineage, Dean Hewitson took cuttings of these elderly vines, and replanted them, nicknaming this site the "Baby Bush" vineyard. These vines take the pedigree of the world’s oldest Mourvèdre vineyard, yet have the vibrancy and bold confidence of youth. This grape, often used in Cotes du Rhone-style blends, is seldom the ‘star of the show’, particularly in France, but the Aussies love to showcase it all on its own. Dark blackberry and blueberry fruit is met with soft, ripe tannins, and a hint of underbrush.

Vaglio 2013 Chango Blend, Argentina

The 2013 Chango is a blend of 65% Malbec, 20% Tannat, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon from Altamira and Cafayate.  All the grapes for this wine were handpicked and hand-sorted.  There were only 500 cases of this exclusive wine produced.  Aromas of plum, black cherry, and blueberry combine with hints of wood smoke, sage and sandalwood to create an exotic and earthy nose.  On the palate the intense fruit is accented by notes of mocha and dusty earth, and enveloped in soft, silky tannins and fresh acidity.  This wine can be enjoyed now with a short decant or a grilled flank steak and chimichurri.  Cellar through 2019.

Served with beef at April 2016 event

Lini 910 Lambrusco

Served with appetizers during March 2016 Event.

Serve chilled and from a wine glass NOT a flute

The Lini family's traditional Lambrusco Rosso, low in alcohol, with bright acidity and loads of fruit, is a perfect pairing for the classic dishes of Emilia like the region's famous cured meats. This is real
Lambrusco.

Labrusca Lambrusco Rosso Reggiano DOC : From 85% Lambrusco Salamino + 15% Lambrusco Ancellotta,from secondary fermentation in autoclave for 3 months, at a controlled temperature. The Lini method yields especially small, elegant perlage, which enhances digestibility.

Intense ruby red color with purple reflections ; extremely fragrant bouquet, showing lush aromas of red fruit, especially blueberry & raspberry, confirmed on the well balanced, structured palate with
distinctive flavor intensity & balance and a slightly tannic.

Eating fatty, salty cured meats with fruity, lightly fizzy red wine is an age-old way of life in northern Italy's Emilia-Romagna region. The acidity of the Lambrusco cuts through the fat and the salt of many cured meats and rich dishes. The wine's effervescence and hint of sweetness, along with its acidity, helps cut through the intensity of the meats and refreshes the palate.

Zyme Reverie Valpolicella $27

A light and informal Valpolicella blend with a bright ruby color and crisp aromas of forest fruit and sour blueberry. It’s a thin, easygoing wine that would pair with four cheeses pizza.